Ethnobotanical investigation of Ballota hirsuta (Benth) at Sidi Bel Abbes (Algeria) | Enquête ethnobotanique sur la Ballota hirsuta Benth à Sidi Bel Abbes (Algérie)
2016
Kechar, K. | Hellal, B. | Ayad, N. | Benahmed-Djilali, A.
Our investigation, carried out into 2012, in Sidi Bel Abbes city and Tessala town (western Algeria), allowed to identify 11 pathologies to treat by the various parts of Ballota hirsuta Benth. The species studied is frequently used by the urban population of the city of Sidi Bel Abbes. The population of the two communities has classified as medicinal plant. The results of the survey showed that the leaves are the most used part then the other organs of the plant. Thespecies is used in most casesas cataplasm and powder, the powder is used more by men (6.4 to 9%) than women (6 to 8.4%). Use as cataplasm is higher or lower in men (11 to 20%) than women (10 to 18%). The most commonly treated by the plant diseases are studied contusion, injuries and rheumatic pain.
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